SIOUX EMPIRE PADDLERS SUMMER 2019 KAYAK CLASSES AND TOURS

Sioux Empire Paddlers are proud to announce our 2019 kayak classes and Big Sioux River tours summer schedule. Sioux Empire Paddlers have been working with the Sioux Falls School District Community Education to make it possible for youth kayak classes, teen kayak classes, adult kayak classes and river tours in Sioux Falls South Dakota.

Classes are hosted by an ACA Certified Kayak Instructor with years of paddling experience. Youth, Teen and Adult Kayak Classes are hosted at Family Pond at Family Park in Sioux Falls SD, north side of the pond at boat launch. Our classes are small in size to make sure we can give each student the attention needed.

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Sioux Falls School District Kayak Classes

Classes may entail but not limited to:
Strokes
Sweeps
Draws
Edging
Wet exits
In water reentry
Life Jacket Safety
Parts of the kayak
Games to improve new skills (Youth and Teen Classes)

Items we provide:
Life Jackets
Paddle
Kayak (special sized kayaks for youth)

Things you will want to bring:
Sun Screen
Water
Clothing that can get wet (swim suit)
Hat to block sun
Foot wear that you can swim in or get wet

ACA Quick Start Your Kayak Dates:

Youth Ages 7-12 under 110 lbs: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

06/04/2019 – Complete

06/25/2019 – Complete

07/23/2019 – Complete

08/06/2019 – Complete

Teen and Adults 13+ under 250 lbs: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

06/5/2019 – Complete

06/18/2019 – Complete

06/19/2019 – Complete

07/09/2019 – Complete

07/24/2019 – Complete

08/7/2019 – Complete

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Sioux Falls School District Kayak Classes

Big Sioux River Tour! Kayak & Raft

Join Sioux Empire Paddlers on this exciting guided tour on the Big Sioux River! Begin at Launch 42 then meander along the mighty Sioux to Lake Alvin. From water safety to transporting equipment, entering the river to maneuvering in moving waters; enjoy a lazy afternoon kayaking or rafting with family and friends. Bring a camera for wildlife and the scenic panoramas of South Dakota as you explore! Wear water appropriate clothing – you may get a little wet! Basic swimming skills required. All equipment needed is provided including paddles, life jackets, and boats. Ages 16 and up for single-person kayak. Age 7 and up for raft.

Kayaks for ages 16 and up under 250 lbs – Raft for ages 7 and up under 250 lbs: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

06/10/2019 – Complete

06/12/2019 – Complete

07/15/2019 – Complete

07/17/2019 – ****Rescheduled to 7/29/2019**** Complete

07/31/2019 – Complete

08/12/2019 – Complete

08/14/2019 – Complete

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Sioux Falls School District Kayak Classes

If you have any questions or want to set up a private tour you can contact Sioux Empire Paddlers by email at info@siouxempirepaddlers.org